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Kat09
9 years agoMember
Cold Caps
I started my 1st AC treatment on the 5th Jan and was pretty much told by my oncologist to use the cold caps. She stated that they didn't work for everyone 50/50 but they were worth a try. I found the...
Shaylls
9 years agoMember
Hi Kat09. I'm going through the same treatment as you. My 2nd treatment is Monday. Our story with the cold caps sounds the same. I've had a really down week as hair has been coming out a lot. I have been trying to decide whether to persevere or not. I have the thinning all over and it's pretty constant. Testing to wash only every few days Ali. The place I'm having chemo told me to cuts my long hair to above shoulders so it doesn't knot as much which I did. That in itself was extremely traumatic. Now it's coming out lots I don't know what to do. I know in the scheme of things it's only hair and will grow back if it goes more and I decide to shave it but it's such a huge thing mentally. I have always lacked self esteem and this whole thing has really rocked that more. Having lost a breast I can hide but once my hair goes that's it.
Trying to decide myself what to do before Monday. The cold cap made me cry in the first 20 minutes but then I got past that.
Its tough figuring it all out.
Hope your 2nd treatment goes ok today. Right behind you with mine. Keep us posted where your at xxx
Shaylee
Trying to decide myself what to do before Monday. The cold cap made me cry in the first 20 minutes but then I got past that.
Its tough figuring it all out.
Hope your 2nd treatment goes ok today. Right behind you with mine. Keep us posted where your at xxx
Shaylee